Gleeman and The Geek
Episodes
It's Over. Now What?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins all but knocking out the Guardians, how to change a team's focus to October, Louie Varland in the bullpen, Alex Ki...
This Is The Whole Thing
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' biggest remaining test, the Guardians being big winners of waiver madness, Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff on the...
Running The Gauntlet
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins pulling away from the Guardians, Joe Ryan rejoining the rotation and what it means for Dallas Keuchel, when and wh...
Royce Rolls
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John recap their Initials Game matchup with the help of Marney Gellner, and then talk about Royce Lewis' return to the Twins' lineup, when (...
Three Steps Forward, Three Steps Back
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' inability to handle even the slightest success, Carlos Correa's season-long struggles, how much they should rely ...
Hamstrings and Hamstrung
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' empty trade deadline, Joe Ryan hiding a hamstring injury, Dallas Keuchel joining the rotation, and top prospect B...
Lopez for Floro and What's Next
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John breakdown the Twins trading Jorge Lopez to the Marlins for Dylan Floro and look ahead to what other moves to expect before the trade de...
Decisions, Decisions
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about how the Twins are handling Byron Buxton's struggles, Edouard Julien hitting so well they can't get rid of him, how to approa...
Twins Trade Deadline Preview
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John preview the Twins' options and approach ahead of the August 1 trade deadline, break down the remaining schedules and odds in the AL Cen...
The Best ERA in Baseball
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Pablo López joining Joe Ryan in the shutout club, the Twins having MLB's best ERA, Jose Miranda replacing an injured Royce ...
The Joe Ryan Experience
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Joe Ryan ending the Twins' frustrating homestand on a high note, Byron Buxton breaking out of a slump while still not playin...
Treading Water
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about another week of the Twins hovering around .500, Byron Buxton's return, Jorge Polanco's latest injury opening the door for Ed...
Best of the Worst
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins clinging to their spot atop the worst division in baseball, why there are no easy solutions for the slumping, stri...
Correa, Kepler, and Bally Sports
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa's ongoing foot problems, how much longer the Twins can stick with Max Kepler at Matt Wallner's expense, the la...
Royce Lewis Time
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa's foot injury, Royce Lewis' imminent return, Edouard Julien and Matt Wallner getting chances to impress, and B...
Deja Vu All Over Again
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins bringing back bad memories with Emilio Pagán imploding and injuries piling up, plus the latest on Royce Lewis, Ni...
Mahle, Miranda, and Kirilloff
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss the blessedly sad state of the AL Central, Tyler Mahle's Tommy John surgery, Jose Mirada's future as the Twins' third baseman, ...
Byron Buxton Now, Alex Kirilloff Later
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Byron Buxton being at the peak of his DH powers, why the Alex Kirilloff equation could be changing soon, Carlos Correa showi...
Rotation Reinforcements
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about beating the Yankees, injuries to Kenta Maeda and Tyler Mahle opening rotation spots for Bailey Ober and Louie Varland, why A...
López Extension and Lineup Help
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins signing Pablo López to a $73.5 million extension, how the lineup could look with Jorge Polanco and Alex Kirilloff...
Bronx Blowout
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about blowing out the Yankees, the arrival of Edouard Julien, why Louie Varland is making a spot start, Kyle Farmer's long road b...
Clashing with the Champs
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John review the highs and lows of the Minnesota Twins' series win over the Houston Astros, catch up on injury news, and preview Matt Wallner...
Bumper to Bumper
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John step into the big chair and talk about Joey Gallo's power, Byron Buxton's ability to change games even as a designated hitter, a strong...
2023 Twins Season Preview
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John preview the 2023 Minnesota Twins season.
Over/Under 2023
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the WBC and Edwin Diaz's injury, and then make their annual over/under picks for every American League team.
Loose Change and Defensive Spectrums
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Jose Miranda moving in the right direction, the Twins' increased focus on defensive flexibility, why Byron Buxton and Jorge ...
Pitch Clocks and Pitchers
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss the impact of the pitch clock, encouraging debuts from the starting rotation, and various injuries that are popping up around T...
Let the Games Begin
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins adding Donovan Solano to the infield mix and what it could mean for Alex Kirilloff and Trevor Larnach, plus update...
Spring Storylines and Question Marks
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John rank the Twins' most important spring training storylines and the biggest questions that need answering between now and Opening Day, in...
We Made It Through The Offseason
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' offseason coming to an end and spring training being right around the corner, ranking the Twins' top prospects, w...
Is This The Opening Day Roster?
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' trade for Michael Taylor, the decision to not trade Max Kepler (so far), why more moves for a bat or a reliever m...
Glen Perkins and Patrick Reusse at Twins Daily's 2023 Winter Meltdown
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John are joined by special guests Patrick Reusse and Glen Perkins at Twins Daily's 2023 Winter Meltdown.
Luis Arraez for Pablo Lopez
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Minnesota Twins' controversial trade of Luis Arraez for Pablo Lopez.
Carlos Correa! (Seriously.)
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk Carlos Correa. And then more Carlos Correa.
More Moves Are Coming
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the ongoing Carlos Correa saga, the Twins possibly adding a veteran right-handed bat, what to make of interest in starting p...
Schrödinger's Shortstop and Joey Gallo
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the latest in the ongoing Carlos Correa contract saga, the Twins signing Joey Gallo and why it makes a trade likely, what's ...
Carlos Correa (and Christian Vázquez)
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa signing with the Giants and Christian Vázquez signing with the Twins, and everything else that happened durin...
Winter Meetings Brain Dump
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about MLB's wild, billion-dollar Winter Meetings, what it all means for the Twins and Carlos Correa, the ongoing search for a vete...
Joe Pohlad Takes Over (with Do-Hyoung Park)
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John are joined by MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park to discuss Joe Pohlad taking over as Twins Executive Chair, the Twins' chances of signing Carlos...
Correa, Catchers, and Conquering the Central
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' ongoing efforts to re-sign Carlos Correa, why they're also making a push to bring in a veteran catcher, and the b...
Farmer, Urshela, Pagan, and New Twins Uniforms
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins trading for shortstop Kyle Farmer, trading away third baseman Gio Urshela, bringing back reliever Emilio Pagan, an...
Should the Twins Go All-In For a Pitcher?
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the free-agent pitching market and whether the Twins should go all-in for someone like Carlos Rodon, why Gio Urshela is no s...
How Much Is Too Much For Correa?
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about what kind of contract they would offer Carlos Correa, the free-agent shortstop market, John being a jinx at the World Series...
Twins' Offseason To-Do List
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' biggest offseason needs, Carlos Correa vs. Carlos Rodon, the hiring of new head trainer Nick Paparesta, and sendi...
Payrolls, Monsters, and Roster Cuts
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' payroll and spending room going into 2023, what to do with Gio Urshela and Max Kepler, watching the Yankees face ...
Trainers, Over/Unders, and Twins MVPs
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins firing their trainer and not firing any coaches, the latest on Carlos Correa, reviewing our preseason over/under p...
Episode 598: Turning The Page
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John say goodbye to a disappointing Twins season and look ahead to a crucial offseason, plus Luis Arraez's batting title, Carlos Correa's op...
Episode 597: London Calling
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John is in London and Aaron is in Minneapolis to talk about the Twins limping to the finish line, Rocco Baldelli and Derek Falvey returning in 2023, B...
Episode 596: Complete Collapse
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss the Twins late season collapse, what it means for the future, and whether the Falvey/Levine regime has been a success or failur...
Episode 595: High Noon in Cleveland
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John take stock of the Twins and their playoff chances just prior to the big five-game showdown versus the Guardians.
Episode 594: Escape From New York
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' series in New York and upcoming showdowns vs. Cleveland, Louie Varland's debut, Tyler Mahle's odd injury, Carlos ...
Episode 593: Starting September
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about another streaky week on the Twins rollercoaster, including the magic of Jhoan Duran, Tyler Mahle being ready to return, Sept...
Episode 592: What Happened To The Twins' Lineup?
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Minnesota Twins' first extended losing streak of the season, why the lineup has vanished at the worst possible time, inj...
Episode 591: Knocking On Wood
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Tyler Mahle's shoulder problems, why the Wild Card standings are now very relevant for the Twins, Sonny Gray and other start...
Episode 590: Time To Step Up
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins falling out of first place, Rocco Baldelli's ejection, releasing Tyler Duffey but not Emilio Pagan, the need for C...
Episode 589: Going For It
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' deadline day trades for Tyler Mahle, Jorge Lopez, and Michael Fulmer, why giving Emilio Pagan and Tyler Duffey mo...
Episode 588: Will They or Won't They
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' obvious need for pitching help at the trade deadline, the difference between good value and good players, how man...
Episode 587: Twins Trade Deadline Targets
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John frame the upcoming trade deadline season by going through both obscure and obvious trade targets for the Twins, such as Luis Castillo, ...
Episode 586: Limping Into The Break
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins ending the first half on a low note, the need for pitching help before the trade deadline, Ryan Jeffers' thumb sur...
Episode 585: Zen and the Art of Bullpen Patience
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss the Twins' growing divisional lead, the latest bullpen implosions, and how soon fans can expect some relief.
Episode 584: Bullpen Blech
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' bullpen meltdowns in Cleveland, the shocking departure of pitching coach Wes Johnson for LSU, and why the need fo...
Episode 583: First Place, But ...
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss how the Twins can "Find a Reliever," Byron Buxton's knee injury, and more about the "drunken bar fight" series versus Cleveland...
Episode 582: Showdown with Cleveland
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' eight upcoming games vs. the Guardians, Royce Lewis' torn ACL and the future at shortstop, when Alex Kirilloff wi...
Episode 581: Damn Yankees 2022 Edition
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins-Yankees series, Byron Buxton breaking out of his slump in a huge way, the state of the bullpen, how close the rota...
Episode 580: Twins Travel Plans and Royce's Knee
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' ugly series in Detroit, the unvaccinated players skipping the series in Toronto, Royce Lewis avoiding another wor...
Episode 579: The Gong Show
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Byron Buxton's slump, the vibes in the Twins clubhouse, taking the long-term view with short-term decisions, Devin Smeltzer'...
Episode 578: Lewis, Buxton and Kirilloff
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa returning, Royce Lewis being sent back to Triple-A, Byron Buxton getting days off, Alex Kirilloff trying to ge...
Episode 577: Horse Memes and Flushing It
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Chris Paddack's elbow problem, Yennier Cano's debut, the Twins getting swept by the Astros, the roster having a Triple-A fee...
Episode 576: The Future Is Now
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' streak of one-run wins, Carlos Correa's injury and Royce Lewis' debut, Jose Miranda stepping in for Miguel Sano, ...
Episode 575: First Place! (Seriously)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' rise to first place in the AL Central, Aaron's return from the injured list, Jose Miranda's big-league debut, Mig...
Episode 574: Throwing Smoke and Slinging Sliders
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' ongoing hitting issues, Byron Buxton's return, Joe Ryan's slider, Nick Gordon's upside, Jhoan Duran's new bullpen...
Episode 573: Buxton and Kirilloff Deja Vu?
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about Byron Buxton's knee injury, Alex Kirilloff's wrist injury, Trevor Larnach's return to the majors, Jhoan Duran's future role,...
Episode 572: Opening Weekend
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John compare notes on the Minnesota Twins' opening weekend, including Byron Buxton's superhero origin story, the surprising trade of Taylor ...
Episode 571: Season Preview
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John evaluate the addition of Chris Archer, speculate on the Minnesota Twins' final roster moves, and then give their over/under picks on th...
Episode 570: Carlos Correa Arrives
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John recap all things Carlos Correa, wonder if help is still coming for the Twins' rotation, and discuss other notes from spring training.
Episode 569: That's What The Money Is For
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John (from Dublin!) recap a wild week of Twins moves, including trading away Josh Donaldson, Mitch Garver, and Chase Petty, and look ahead t...
Episode 568: Play Ball!
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John (live from a moving ferry!) talk about the long-awaited end of the MLB lockout, the upcoming start of the Twins' season, and the many c...
Episode 567: The Vanilla Cupcake
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John (from Scotland!) talk about MLB canceling Opening Day, how the lockout puts Royce Lewis and the Twins in a tough spot, why the Rule 5 d...
Episode 566: Ticking Clocks and Teacher's Pets
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John revert back to their normal roles while evaluating the potential delay of the MLB season, weigh options for an extended postseason, and...
Episode 565: Baseball ... Soon?
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about a critical week for CBA negotiations, the 10th anniversary and initial reaction to Twins Daily, how underdogs win championsh...
Episode 564: Projecting the AL Central
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John review ZIPS' projections for the AL Central, discuss Byron Buxton's career path and wonder how close we are to spring training.
Episode 563: Taking the Twins Fan Survey
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John take The Athletic's Twins fan survey and review the results, plus talk about the signings of Tim Beckham and Daniel Robertson.
Episode 562: Big Papi and Trading Pitchers
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss David Ortiz's election into MLB's Hall of Fame, what offseason starting pitching trades look like, the rhetoric surrounding a n...
Episode 561: Twins Hall of Fame
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss the additions of Cesar Tovar, Ron Gardenhire and Dan Gladden to the Twins Hall of Fame, along with where "prospects plus" rank ...
Episode 560: Aaron's Twins Prospect Rankings
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss Aaron's rankings of the Twins' 40 top prospects.
Episode 559: How to Build a Bullpen
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' best path to building a better bullpen, the New York Times buying The Athletic and what it means, and why so many...
Episode 558: Best of Patreon Interviews
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John compile clips of their favorite Patreon podcast interviews with Glen Perkins, Parker Hageman, Patrick Reusse, Dan Hayes, and Betsy Helf...
Episode 557: The Myth of the Rebuild
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss the pros and (mostly) cons of rebuilding, the Minnesota Twins current starting rotation, and the Church of Baseball.
Episode 556: Hall of Fame and Scratch and Dent
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat entering the Hall of Fame, the Minnesota Twins' new coaching hires, and what the team's strategy should...
Episode 555: Buxton, Bundy and Bupkis
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss the Twins inking Byron Buxton to a 7-year extension, signing starting pitcher Dylan Bundy, and sitting on their hands as the fr...
Episode 554: It's Getting Late Early
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss the growing urgency of Byron Buxton's situation, the dwindling free agent starting pitching market, the likelihood of the Twins...
Episode 553: Berrios, Buxton, and Patrick Reusse
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss Jose Berrios' new contract, Byron Buxton's contract negotiations, the Twins' 40-man roster moves, and share audio of their disc...
Episode 552: The Shortstop Market
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' shortstop options, including a star-studded free agent class and possible trade targets, plus the first front-lin...
Episode 551: The Jayce Tingler Era Begins
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss the hiring of recently dismissed San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler as the Twins' bench coach, the departure of Alex Colome...
Episode 550: Free Agent Starting Pitcher Tiers
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John break down the free agent starting pitcher market into four tiers, discuss the Twins hiring 31-year-old David Popkins as their new hitt...
Episode 549: On The Trading Block
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about eight players the Minnesota Twins could look to trade this offseason, Eddie Rosario's great October, and which areas the Twi...
Episode 548: Twins' Payroll Decisions
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John set the stage for the offseason with a 360-degree discussion of the Twins' payroll: how high their budget should be, the arbitration ...
Episode 547: 2021 Over-Under Review
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John discuss Twins' coaching staff changes and 40-man roster cuts, and then review their preseason over-under picks.
Episode 546: Dropping the Curtain on the 2021 Twins
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the final week of the Twins' disappointing season, avoiding 90 losses, Byron Buxton's amazing present and uncertain future, ...
Episode 545: More Wins and Morneau
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and John talk about the future of the AL Central, Joe Ryan's 11-strikeout game, Justin Morneau's Twins Hall-of-Fame induction and which Twins' r...